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Nov 22 2024LIFESTYLE

A Long, Happy, but Sometimes Lonely Marriage

Imagine a couple who've been married for nearly three decades. They're not fighting, but they're not deeply in love either. They're more like old friends now, sharing a comfortable house and great conversations. They even take trips together and enjoy separate activities. But there's a catch - they

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Nov 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Coding with AI: A Closer Look at Specialized Language Models

In the world of software engineering, general large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have shown great promise in code generation. This has led to the creation of specialized LLMs, called Code LLMs. Many of these are made by fine-tuning general LLMs. They're often updated frequently and their perf

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

Trump's Social Media Firm Eyes Crypto Exchange Bakkt

President-elect Donald Trump's social media company is in late-stage talks to buy Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading platform. This news, reported by the Financial Times, sent both companies' stocks soaring. Trump Media's stock jumped 16%, hitting $32, while Bakkt's stock skyrocketed 162%, trading at $

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

October Brings Good News for Homebuyers

Good news for those hunting for a home! In October, the number of existing homes sold jumped by 3. 4%. This is the first time in three years that sales have gone up from one year to the next. Experts say this might be the end of the home sales slump. There were more homes up for grabs compared to la

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

Google and the Chrome Browser: A Fair Fight or a Step Back?

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. , is facing a big challenge. Last Thursday, their stock prices took a 4% dip after the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed a major change. The DOJ thinks Google should step back from controlling its Chrome browser. The goal? To shake up Google's dominant

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Nov 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Cher's Story: A Different View on Love and Loss

In her new book, "Cher: The Memoir, " Cher shares her tough times with ex-husband Sonny Bono. She talks about their pop duo, "Sonny & Cher, " and their popular '70s TV show. Howard Stern, a radio host, had strong feelings while reading Cher's book. He said Sonny did horrible things, making him want

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Nov 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Corsair Brings Gaming Gear to Mac Users with K65 Plus Keyboard and M75 Mouse

Looking to bridge the gap in gaming accessories for Apple users, Corsair has introduced Mac-specific versions of two popular peripherals: the K65 Plus keyboard and the M75 mouse. These wireless devices are designed to offer high-performance features tailored for Mac aesthetics and functionalities. H

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Improving Health for Spanish-Speaking Immigrants: A Free Clinic's Impact

In Rhode Island, there's a free clinic called Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic (CEHC) that's doing some amazing work. They run a program called Bridging the Gap (BTG) specifically for Spanish-speaking immigrants who don't have health insurance. We took a look back at how this program has been helping p

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Kids and TV: The Tasty Trick Behind Philippine Ads

Did you know that Filipino kids watch a ton of TV? A recent study checked out the ads shown on the top three kids' channels during school hours and after school. They wanted to see what kinds of food ads were being shown. Spoiler alert: it wasn't always healthy stuff! The study found that many food

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

What's Next for Apollo if Marc Rowan Becomes Treasury Secretary?

Imagine Apollo Global Management without its current CEO, Marc Rowan. That's a possibility if Rowan takes on the role of US Treasury secretary. This shift could significantly change the company's leadership and potentially open up massive financial opportunities. Rowan has been at the helm of Apoll

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